Floxin
Designed to support the management of bacterial infection to alleviate symptoms and reduce bacterial load.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Ofloxacin
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100 · 200 · 400mg
Floxin details
- Condition
- Bacterial Infection
- Alternative names
- Tarivid
- Therapeutic class
- Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Fluoroquinolone
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones; history of tendon disorders
- Precautions and warnings
- avoid prolonged sun and UV exposure; maintain adequate fluid intake
- Minor side effects
- nausea; insomnia; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- tendinitis; photosensitivity reaction
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Sanofi
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 9–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Keep in a cool place, protected from excess heat.
- Drug interactions
- theophylline; antacids; corticosteroids
- Age restrictions
- Restricted in children and adolescents due to musculoskeletal safety concerns.
Serious side effects
tendon rupture, requires immediate medical attention; qt prolongation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Designed to support the management of bacterial infection to alleviate symptoms and reduce bacterial load.
Mechanism of action
Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. These enzymes are critical for bacterial DNA replication, transcription, and repair; inhibiting them prevents bacterial proliferation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not recommended. Breastfeeding: Not recommended as it passes into breast milk.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Floxin
Floxin contains Ofloxacin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection. This medicine is also sold as Tarivid, and is commonly supplied as a tablet in strengths of 100mg, 200mg and 400mg. Produced by manufacturers like Sanofi, this medication serves as a common option for those managing specific health requirements.
Floxin availability in Asia
Floxin is registered across 13 markets including South Korea, Japan and the UAE, with availability also in Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand. Generic Ofloxacin, much of it made in India, is far more affordable than the original brand for expats and people far from a major pharmacy. This medication is best used under the care of a doctor to manage a bacterial infection appropriately.